Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Valley Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $356 (552 Rentals)

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Villetta
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$953 - $1,578

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Villetta

1840 W Emelita AveMesa, AZ 85202
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Terra Vida
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$953 - $3,569

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Terra Vida

150 S Roosevelt RdMesa, AZ 85202
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The Flats
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$964 - $1,190

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The Flats

1045 S San Jose StMesa, AZ 85202
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Broadway Vista
$999 - $1,449

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Broadway Vista

2107 W Broadway RdMesa, AZ 85202
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Waterstone
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$1,020 - $2,648

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Waterstone

1651 S Dobson RdMesa, AZ 85202
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Dartmoor Apartments
$1,025 - $1,275

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Dartmoor Apartments

310 N Alma School RdMesa, AZ 85201
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Station 21
$1,038 - $1,824

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Station 21

2121 W Main StMesa, AZ 85201
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East Valley, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Valley area of Mesa, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Manhatton priced from $750. Aster on University has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $779. Here are the most affordable East Valley apartments for rent in Mesa, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manhatton1/11BR, 1BA$750
Aster on UniversityS1 UStudio, 1BA$779
Rosehaven Estates & RV Resorts1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR, 1BA$801
CliffordA11BR, 1BA$831
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio, 1BA$849
Sunset MesaStudioStudio, 1BA$850
Country Club VerandasA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$858
Central on BroadwayAStudio, 1BA$896
Sunrise on the Rail1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Valley, AZ

As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Valley area is the $1.20 price per square foot A Model at The Alden at Main Street in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value East Valley apartment is the 2402 E 5th St Model at 2402 E 5th St, Unit UNIT 1618 in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting at $725 with a $0.43 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Alden at Main StreetA2BR, 2.5BA$1.20
2402 E 5th St, Unit UNIT 16182402 E 5th St4BR, 3BA$0.43
HUE97C23BR, 3BA$1.22
Rise Valley HeightsB1 Bronze2BR, 2BA$1.26
Candela Park2 Bedroom - 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$1.20
The Davenport2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.29
SoL2BR/2BA - Golden Cove2BR, 2BA$1.18
The Manhattan2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.30
Park Mesa Apartments2X22BR, 2BA$1.23
1866 S Monterey Dr, Unit 2011866 S Monterey Dr2BR, 1BA$1.28

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including East Valley, Mesa, and the greater Mesa area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Valley Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Valley?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Valley is under $899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Valley?

The cheapest apartment in East Valley is Manhatton which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in East Valley costs $1,697.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Valley?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 183 regular apartments in East Valley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Valley?

Cheap apartments in East Valley have an average cost of $276 which is $1,421 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Valley.

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